Indianapolis Colts Dwight Freeney almost gets to New England Patriots Tom Brady (right) in the first half of their game.

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March 12 is the date Indianapolis Colts fans await. Most know their team has at least $44 million to spend under an NFL salary structure expected to be capped at $121.1 million and they're keen for the free agent market to open at 4 p.m. that day to see what happens.

They want splash and sizzle.

What's going on right now and over the days until March 12 is less spectacular but of considerable importance. ...